What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $11 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Philadelphia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Philadelphia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Newark to Philadelphia?

The distance between Newark and Philadelphia is 81 miles. The road distance is 80.3 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $11 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Philadelphia?

The train from Newark, Penn Station to 30Th Street Station takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Newark to Philadelphia bus from?

Newark to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Philadelphia train from?

Newark to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Newark to Philadelphia is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $11 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $40 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Newark to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Newark to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.

Where does the Newark to Philadelphia train arrive?

Newark to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Philadelphia is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Newark to Philadelphia.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Philadelphia?

Book your Newark to Philadelphia train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Philadelphia?

Book your Newark to Philadelphia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 931+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Newark to Philadelphia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
1h 17m
$11–600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2608 / ...
1h 50m
$11–40
Drive 79.8 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Philadelphia79.8 mi
1h 47m
$15–21
Train via Trenton
1. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Trenton Transit CenterNec
2. Take the train from Trenton to Suburban StationTre
2h 30m

Newark to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 80.3 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $11–220 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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